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When I was helping Kenny Clark with his Plymouth Sundance, we started out using some cheap pads that can be bought typically for $15-$20. Bad mistake. They overheated, faded, and then quit gripping and the rotors would then get overheated.

We went to a high-quality pad supplied by NAPA and all problems went away. When we built the Dodge Aries K-Car, we stuck with the same pads since they get the job done. Never had to replace the pads on either car after that. We didn't wear them out.

The good NAPA pads are expensive but it's worth it. We paid over $50 a set for them. The NAPA number we used was UP7403AM. They have one that is even more money now and it might be an even better pad yet, but not sure unless they get tested. That one is UP7403ASD. Neither one is ceramic, they are semi-metallic.

Powertrain Options and Availability
In 2000, two engines were offered, both 4-cylinders: A 110-horsepower single overhead-cam 2.0-liter, and a twincam 2.0-liter that produced 130 horsepower. Both engines could have either a 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic. Focus SVT hatchback carried a 170-hp 2-liter 4-cylinder and 5-spped manual, a 6-speed manual transmission was offered later. Added in 2004 was a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder with 145 horsepower. It could be had with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Powertrain Options and Availability
All Focus models used a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, except for the ZX4 ST version of the sedan, which held a 2.3-liter four-cylinder that generated 15 more horsepower. Only a five-speed manual transmission could be installed in the ZX4 ST, but others could have an optional four-speed automatic.